Low investment growth in the region, ECLAC highlights
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, indicated in his most recent meeting that the annual growth rate of investment in the region is low.
Restaurants and hotels had an increase in consumer prices in april 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to the Consumer Price Index of the Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos (ONEC) the overall value was 128.97 with a monthly variation of -0.09%, annual variation of 5.44%, and accumulated variation of 0.94% for the month of april 2023.
Salvadorans will pay less for a gallon of gasoline!
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Dirección de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM), informs salvadorans the new fuel prices that present a decrease between US$0.29 and US$0.18 for premium gasoline, regular and diesel, effective from May 16 to 29.
It is never too late to acquire new and better financial habits and what better way to start the year off on the right foot and get your personal finances in order.
This is a very common question if you are currently in debt and want to pay urgently or if you are looking to improve your situation. Having habits that help you manage your money better is definitely the secret to see how your financial situation improves little by little.
Commodity prices to fall the most since the pandemic
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to the latest edition of the World Bank's Commodity Markets Outlook, the pace of global commodity price declines this year is expected to be the fastest since the start of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, dampening the growth prospects of nearly two-thirds of developing economies that depend on commodity exports.
Funds authorized to strengthen agricultural production and guarantee food security
Written by Evelyn AlasWith the purpose of boosting agricultural production and guaranteeing food security, with 76 votes, the deputies authorized the Ministry of Finance to transfer US$38.496 million to the Ministry of Agriculture for the purchase and distribution of more than half a million agricultural packages.
Customs executed pilot tests to monitor transit of goods with technology
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA), an agency of the Ministerio de Hacienda (MH), successfully executed the pilot test to monitor vehicles with seals or electronic devices.
Construction of the first overpass in the east of the country is in its final stage
Written by Evelyn AlasWith the Gerardo Barrios peripheral road project in San Miguel, several overpasses and 17 kilometers of road are being built that will help families to move in an agile and safe way.